Description
Pozole is a heartwarming Mexican soup that features tender pork shoulder simmered with hominy in a rich broth, topped with vibrant garnishes. This beloved dish is perfect for cozy nights and festive gatherings, inviting everyone to savor its robust flavors and delightful textures. With easy preparation steps and customizable toppings, you’ll create a comforting bowl of deliciousness that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 1 cup dried hominy
- 2 poblano peppers, roasted
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- Lime wedges for serving
- Fresh cilantro and radishes for garnishing
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sear the pork shoulder in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Add onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Incorporate the rinsed hominy and chicken broth, bringing it to a gentle boil before reducing to low heat.
- Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
- Serve in bowls topped with cilantro, lime wedges, radishes, and roasted poblano peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg